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5 Reasons You Should Stop Throwing Away Plantain Peels

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2 years ago

Dec 17, 2022.

Peels from plantains are not just a waste; they also have health benefits. To benefit from the nutrients in plantain peels, there are numerous uses for them. You could choose to dry it and turn it into a fufu-making powder (this is common in Nigeria). It can be boiled, chopped up, and added to salads or sandwiches.

You can use it to make tea or apply it to your skin after mixing it with lotion.

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In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some reasons you should stop throwing away plantain peels.

1. Excellent source of potassium.

Plantain peels are a fantastic heart-healthy food because potassium lowers the risk of hypertension, stroke, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. Potassium also helps to maintain normal blood pressure by reducing body water retention.

2. May be useful for ulcers.

In a 2014 study, Wistar rats were used to examine the anti-ulcer effects of an aqueous extract of unripe plantain peel. They came to the conclusion that plantain peel aqueous extracts reduced ulcerative lesions in rats and might be helpful in the treatment of ulcers.

3. It might be able to ease constipation.

Natural laxative plantain relieves constipation without having any negative side effects. The fibre in plantain peels helps to maintain regular bowel movements by making stools more substantial and watery.

4. Packed with folate.

Folate, which is found in plantain peels, aids in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. It may also aid in preventing congenital brain, spine, or heart defects in children by being consumed by pregnant women during the first trimester.

5. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

Flavonoids and tannins found in plantain peels have anti-inflammatory properties.